I am a KTM 640R Adventure owner, and I must say, though I have never ridden a BMW, this bike looks amazing. I am routinely astounded at my amazing KTM's dirt-bike heritage off-road, and its ability to handle anything I could ever throw at it and more.
This bike looks just as capable and more.
The *only* downfall of the KTM 640R is the high CG of the enormous enduro gas tank; the wiser placement of the F800's beneath the seat makes it a joy to ride, I'll bet.
Yeah but it's a chain drive! I was so excited upon hearing about this bike, thought it was going to be the perfect bike for a trip I've been planning, then I found out about the chain drive. How is it practical to go adventure touring when you have to clean and lube a chain every 400 miles or so? Maybe there's something I'm missing but as far as I can tell the only sensible drive system for an adventure tourer would be an enclosed shaft.
until you have problems with the shaft drive system, and then your up shit creek with out a paddle mate!
really, the only sensible drive system for an adventure tourer would be a fully enclosed belt drive system!
leonardomoses 2 years ago
ElitePower: This engine and drivetrain aren't a new concept as BMW bought out Husqavarna in order to come up with this bike.
20031200 3 years ago
were is the tank
KtmFreezer 3 years ago
So did I man, fell in love with it instantly! It surely is a beauty..just hope I can find the money 4 it soon!!!
rokyfireloadat32 3 years ago
Nice calm spot you found there...
cfodk 3 years ago
I am a KTM 640R Adventure owner, and I must say, though I have never ridden a BMW, this bike looks amazing. I am routinely astounded at my amazing KTM's dirt-bike heritage off-road, and its ability to handle anything I could ever throw at it and more.
This bike looks just as capable and more.
The *only* downfall of the KTM 640R is the high CG of the enormous enduro gas tank; the wiser placement of the F800's beneath the seat makes it a joy to ride, I'll bet.
-R., Seattle.
southpawcg 3 years ago
Yeah but it's a chain drive! I was so excited upon hearing about this bike, thought it was going to be the perfect bike for a trip I've been planning, then I found out about the chain drive. How is it practical to go adventure touring when you have to clean and lube a chain every 400 miles or so? Maybe there's something I'm missing but as far as I can tell the only sensible drive system for an adventure tourer would be an enclosed shaft.
ElitePower 4 years ago
Yeah, I'll buy this bike
wamusa 4 years ago
nice bike,cost to much?
wholenew 4 years ago
The "too small F650" just got the detuned 800 engine.
dbauernf 4 years ago